In what is becoming a pattern of Friday afternoon press releases (coincidence?), the public learned from several news sources today that the FDA has identified melamine, a chemical used to ... Read More

Recent news of a massive pet food recall by Menu Foods has many people wondering if the food they are feeding is safe for their pets and if ... Read More

BARRIEBAZG asks: "I have a question about neutering that I hope someone can answer. I have my male cat booked in to be neutered this Thursday, but the vet said ... Read More

Continuing with Poison Prevention coverage, learn how a very common sugar-substitute is not something that you want your pets exposed to. Xylitol is a sugar-alcohol sweetener found in many sugar-free ... Read More

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) recently released an updated information sheet for veterinarians (PDF format) concerning clinical cases related to the Menu Foods recall. The ACVIM has ... Read More

According to a press release from the Associated Press released a short time ago, rat poison has been identified as a toxic agent in the Menu Foods pet food recall. ... Read More

About.com Guide to Cats, Franny Syufy, does an exceptional job of answering all of the questions that pet owners have about this massive pet food recall. In addition to the ... Read More

Sometimes it is the simple things that bring us joy -- like hair growing back on your previously bald dog! This week, Lianne McLeod (Guide to Exotic Pets) is very ... Read More

STRA8UP3 asks: "I have a dog who appears to maybe going though an early miscarriage would be my guess. She has not been feeling well. She has difficulty getting up. ... Read More

In a press release this afternoon (March 20, 2007) from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), veterinarians were given information about the clinical signs, cellular pathology, and protocol ... Read More

Note: this is a general article about toxin awareness. This is not directly related to the current pet food recall. Poisons can be eaten, absorbed through the skin, and inhaled. ... Read More

Poison Prevention Week is March 18-24, 2007. This week, the focus is on antifreeze. Even a tiny spill of this automotive fluid can be deadly for a pet who tastes ... Read More

A major pet food manufacturer who sells under several store brands has issued a recall for their "cuts and gravy" food sold in cans and pouches. Dry food has not ... Read More

Many people are surprised to hear that the vast majority of calico cats are female. Why is this? Is it possible for a calico cat to ever be male? Learn ... Read More

TEXASMIRAGE asks: "A friend of mine and I are considering putting our pets on raw food diets, and we are looking for a good place to do some more research ... Read More

It is hard to believe that almost 6 months have gone by since we started the Derm Diary. This week author Lianne McLeod, Guide to Exotic Pets, is feeling great ... Read More

BARBARO1 asks: "My Sheltie is a little oversized and overweight. He's hungry all the time, but no diet dog food has worked. We feed him two cups a day, he ... Read More

Well, from the retriever's stomach actually. The miraculous thing is that the turtle survived after about 10 minutes in the dog's stomach; a little worse for wear, but alive and ... Read More

This week, we start chapter 5 in the Dermatology Diary with the Exotic Pets Guide, Lianne McLeod. According to McLeod, it was a "wonderfully peaceful week", as the dogs were ... Read More

JAKEANDSNUGGLE asks: "Hello, I'm just curious about what kind of flooring is safe for older dogs. I had carpet in the house but I took it out because it was ... Read More

The thought of a beloved pet being poisoned has worried many pet owners. Learn the hazards, how to recognize possible signs of poisoning, and what to do to help your ... Read More

The average home contains many possible poisons for pets and children. Properly storing and locking up hazardous items is the first step to preventing accidental poisonings. It is also important ... Read More